I-385 SB over Beards Creek
FairLaurens County, South Carolina · 8.2 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002775
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-385 SB over Beards Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-385 SB over Beards Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,388 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-385 SB over Beards Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-385 SB over Beards Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I-385 SB over Beards Creek carry?
About 11,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I-385 SB over Beards Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns I-385 SB over Beards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.